Description
Tygers Of Pan Tang – Detonated – Compact Disc
Tygers of Pan Tang – Detonated is a compilation album that pulls together a powerful mix of the band’s early, genre-defining work during the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) era. Released as a retrospective collection, Detonated captures the raw energy, melodic firepower, and twin-guitar attack that made Tygers of Pan Tang one of the most exciting bands to emerge from the late 1970s and early ’80s British metal explosion.
Formed in 1978 and taking their name from a Michael Moorcock fantasy novel, Tygers of Pan Tang quickly became a standout act thanks to their blend of gritty aggression and infectious hooks. Detonated reflects that balance well—it includes fan favorites, radio staples, and a few lesser-known gems, offering a solid overview of their classic lineup era. The compilation features key tracks from their first three studio albums:
Wild Cat (1980)
Spellbound (1981)
Crazy Nights (1981)
Fast-paced riffing, bluesy undercurrents, and soaring vocals that defined their sound. Notably, the Spellbound era features the fiery guitar work of a young John Sykes, who would later go on to play with Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, and Blue Murder. His playing added a sharper, more virtuosic edge to the band during their peak years.
Vocally, the band transitioned from Jess Cox’s raw, punk-tinged delivery on Wild Cat to Jon Deverill’s more melodic and dramatic style, which brought them closer to the hard rock/glam-metal crossover sound that was gaining traction in the early ’80s. Detonated captures both phases, illustrating how the band evolved in a short but intense period.
The production values on these tracks reflect the era—gritty but punchy, with a strong live feel. The guitars are front and center, the rhythm section tight and energetic, and the vocals delivered with conviction. Whether it’s a stomping mid-tempo anthem or a speedier shred-fest, every song feels like it was designed for maximum impact in a smoky UK club full of headbangers.
For fans of NWOBHM, Detonated is a great starting point or a nostalgic blast through an underrated discography. While they never achieved the commercial heights of Iron Maiden or Def Leppard, Tygers of Pan Tang were very much part of the heartbeat of that movement, and this compilation is a strong reminder of their place in the scene.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Detonator
Rock’N’Roll Man
Lonely At The Top
Running Man
Take It
Paris By Air
Don’t Stop Now
Firepower
Hellbound
Love Potion No 9
Cat Scratch Fever
Bad Bad Kitty
